4—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 7, 1964 From Where We Stand... The Importance of the Political Minority The farmers like Johnson; the city people like Johnson; the suburbanites like Johnson; the rich like Johnson; the poor like Johnson; the Protestants like Johnson; the Catholics like Johnson; the Jews like Johnson; Hubert Humph ery likes Johnson; and Lyndon Johnson, especially, likes Johnson then who in the world are the 26 million-plus im posters who voted against “Big Daddy”? They are what has traditionally be come known in democracies as “the voice of the minority”. Granted, this year, they are more of a minority than usual, but they are a voice. Whether they will whisper or will shout remains to be seen, but they have a duty to be heard. In our unique two-party system the minority may truly be called the con science of the majority It is their job to keep the majority honest, so to speak, and to see that they represent all the people, not just the better than 50 per cent that elected the majority Histori cally, the minority has been invaluable in helping to shape the policies of our nation, and they must m this role. Right now our two-party system is at its weakest point in history The Re publican party has been badly split into two camps. The people apparently have overwhelmingly rejected the Conserva tive philosophy. In effect, they have said, “Barry, it’s too late for the indivi dual; it’s too late to put the brake on the federal government; deficit spending and welfareism are our way of life now.” Some observers will state that this is the only conclusion that can be drawn from the election results. We have too much faith in the wisdom of the American people to believe that their vote was an all-out endorsement of Johnson’s policies. We believe that many, votes were cast in fear and mis understanding. Fear that what the Democrats said about Goldwater was true, and a combination of fear and misunderstanding of the challenge that Goldwater offered America. The analysts may be kicking this one around for some time. But, whatever the reason, we must pick up the pieces now and go forward. In a democracy we accept the will of the majority not blindly, and not without protest where protest is due but to the outside world we must present one united front. At the same time we must try to strengthen the minority position and restore its effectiveness The minor ity still has an important duty in writ ing tomorrow’s history; we must not • Lane. 4-H'ers (Continued from Page 1) lagher, Associate Agent, Cum berland County. The judges for the steer events were Hereford, Bob Scarth, Animal Science De partment, Penn State; Angus, Bob Kimble, Associate Agent for Centre County. These AF TER WINNING THE SHOWMANSHIP AWARD at the 4-H southeastern district meet at the Lancaster Stockyards on Wednesday. L. F. Photo gentlemen weie joined by Milton Marshall, head cattle buyer for Cross Bros, for the show championship event Winners in the various other events were; ANGUS' light weight, Ruth Ellen Bartiam, Chester, mediumweight, Judy Floi y, R D 2 Lititz; light heavyweight, Randy Scott, Chester (champion Angus and 811 "X. /»■****' **/i k “t'XZ »‘V** r neglect that duty. What Do YOU Think? ★ ★ ★ Morality By Legislation In spite of the constantly increas ing number of illegal and criminal acts in this country, we Americans seem to maintain an unshakable and childlike faith m the ability of the law to solve all our problems. We seem to feel that all we have to do is to pass a law and a particular crime will cease to exist. This completely disregards all of the human frailities and the environmental garden in which they grow. Perhaps the classic example of the failure of man to legislate morality was the Volstead Act (Prohibition). Some forces considered the manufacture and consumption of alcoholic beverages im moral, and they were influential enough to get this belief set down as the law of the land The deluge of immorality that followed the enactment of this law is history. Many of our social problems today can be traced directly to the conditions that wore set into motion as a result of that act. The gangsters of that era (and perhaps not only of that era) were smarter than the legislators. They knew that one of the chief ways to create demand for something was to tell people that they couldn’t have it! Before the legislative bodies woke up to reality the gangster element had be come established m the permanent posi tions of wealth and power that enable them today to buy laws and legislators that suit their purposes, and to perpetu ate many of our social ills. The new Civil Rights Law is a case in point. Few would deny that the wrongs that this law was designed to correct were intolerable. But the law went far beyond reason and common sense. But important laws seldom seem to be born in an atmosphere of com mon sense; more often they are forged in the emotion-charged arena of public opinion. Eventually the American people and their legislators will make this law work First they will test the constitu tionality of some of its provisions; then they will amend it more in line with reason. Gradually, tempers and emotions will cool, and wisdom and decency will prevail. This is the way a law becomes a reality, and this is the way that social progress is made. Justice in man’s dealing with man can not be commanded by any law. It can be, and must be, encouraged by just laws, but we hope the final solution will always reside in the hearts and minds of men. What Do YOU Think? grand champion steer); heavy weight, Reba Werkheiser, Nort hampton. HEREFORD: light weight, Scott Shoemaker, RD. 1, Kirkwood; mediumweight, Jay Nissley R.D. 2, Mt. Joy; leight heavyweight, Tom Hous er, Lampeter, (champion Here ford, and reserve grand cham pion steer); heavyweight, James P. Thompson, RD. 1, Oxfoid (reserve champion Hereford) COl MTV TRIOS; 1-Chester, 2-Northampton; 3- Lancaster, 4-Dauphm. Lancaster County’s Own Farm Weekly P. O. Box 266 - Lititz, Pa. Offices: 22 E. Main St. Lititz, Pa. Phone - Lancaster 394-3047 or Lititz 625-21*> 1 Don Timmons, Editor Robert G. Campbell, Adver tising Director Established November 4, 1955. Published every Satur day by Laneaster-Farxning, Lit- Pa. Second Class Postage paid at Lititz, Pa. and at additional mailing offices. Lancaster Farming HE MBILS/® SPEAKS - snvu 'Vi ■Mw.V ) Swtj<y ScUil l«nm Witness Lesson for November 8,1964 Background Scripture* II Timothy I 3*lo. Devotional Reading: Pialm 27 I*3, 7-14. THE BEST advertising is not in print. Manufacturers set aside enormous sums tc full-page ads in newspapers or slick magazines, for posters and bill boards, for spots on TV, and so tat no company can buy is the best advertising of all word of mouth. One per son telling anoth er; I’ve tued it, and it’s gicat’ is the sui est way of getting the truth if it is true spread around among the population. You can pay to have lies punted' hut jou can’t pry people to he about jour product, ■uoid-of xnouth advertising is generally truthful. For Truth, not trifles Christian life is more than talk. It begins with faith, and this is a matter of attitude, of response to God, not of voids. The real test of a Christian is never first of all. What does he say? Nevertheless words are a part of the Christian life, and an important part too. Man is a word-using and word-making creature, and if Christianity were a silent wordless thing, it would be unfitted for the’ life and needs of men. - The amount of words poured out in conver sation every day is enormous, no one can count them; but how many of those are Christian words? This brings up another question: What kind of talk is Christian? For one thing, the Christian speaks up for truth, not lies, of course. Many books today, many speakers from pub lic platforms, many editors, feed the public with lies or half truths. The Christian man will pot ask first of all what is pleas ant and popular, but what is true. A lying Christian is no Christian at all. But the truths, The Time . .. Now Is The 1965 State Farm Show will be held January 11 through the 15th. The entry dead line for dairy and livestock classes is Novem -ber 16. Health requirements are definitely outlined and will soon be needing some at tention on show animals. Exhibitors are urg ed to obtain a copy of the Premium List and follow the regulations. To Remove Fire Hazards Stove pipes and chimneys in houses, barns, and tobacco cellars will soon be gett ing more daily use; many fire hazards aie present in loose mortar between bricks and blocks in chimneys, and around improper max SMITH fitting stove pipes. This is especially true in tobacco cellais. A thorough inspection is in order. To Topdress !New Alfalfa Seeding Many farmeis are concern- shred corn stalks whether or ed about the future of the not they are to be used for August seeding of alfalfa that livestock bedding. Corn borer did not do much growing un- infestation may be reduced by til October The severity of eliminating the stalk as a har the winter will determine the boring place over winter. Soil outcome of these seedmgs; end wind erosion may be re with good snow cover during duced by having a ground extremely cold, windy weather, cover of shredded fodder. We they could survive; otherwise urge more farmers to pay there could be widespread m ore attention to these prob wmter-killing. A light apph- lems and possible solutions, cation of strawy manure be- fore Christmas might give Trouble with being good some protection from the fi eez- sport is that you have to lose mg thawing action. to prove it. for 1 which Chris.Uani ipetle irtl the important ones. * , For those who-have no voice A communist will tell you that ell religions, including Christian* ity, are gigantic frauds; tranquil* lizers to make people forget their fears and troubles; and that only communism has any real interest in the people on the bottom levels of society, the poor, the depressed, around the earth. This is one of the com* munist lies. A great deal was said and done for the oppressed and voiceless of the world long before any communists were heard of. For example: In Eng* land, when machines were first used in industry, much of the; work was done by little children, j as young as seven years. Their working hours were from five A M. to eight P M,, standing all that time. In the mines it was even woise; little children five j ears old, boys and girls, had to drag tubs of me out of the mines, I through loadways often under 28 inches high, —for a sixteen-hour day. Those child workers were' voiceless, they needed a voice to speak loudly for them; and it was Chuslian voices, especially that of Lord Shaftesbury, one of the gicat Christians of any cen* tury. who roused the conscience of England, and changed the laws A “Chnstian” who is silent about injustice when he has a chance to speak, a “Christian” who is blind to injustice hardly deserves the name of Christian. For Christ "M»saar ' zir- A Christian’s witness, then, is always for truth; always for jus tice; and also, first and last, foe Christ. Speaking up for Christ seems often more difficult than speaking for truth and for the Victims of injustice. Don’t we often leave all the witnessing for Christ to the preacher? But the fact is, if we do that we are dodging w hat can be not only our duty but our delight. What does it mean, leally, to “witness to Christ?’’ It just means speaking up for him. When you hear some one talking-down a Christian truth, whenever you hear some one denying that Jesus was right, I whenever you hear, Jesus ridi-i culed as long out of date, or hear' Christians caricatured as starry eyed fools, then is the time to | to speak a good word for him. j Speaking out for Christ means' letting people know you are a Christian. (Based on outlines eouvriehted hr ihe Division of Christian 1 duration, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the D. S A. Released by Community Tress Service.) BY MAX SMITH To Make Farm Show Entries To Shred Corn Stalks There are many reasons to
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